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US open: Mixed start to trading as focus switches to latest policy announcement from the Fed
Wall Street trading opened with some mixed results on Thursday following solid gains during the previous session, as the focus shifted from yesterday's mid-terms to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Sector movers: Supermarket stocks up, mobile telecoms lose signal
Investors were stocking up with supermarket shares and other retailers on Thursday, while mobile telecoms were getting no signal.
US initial jobless claims slip
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits nudged lower last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
South Korea offers spark of hope as Toshiba scraps UK nuclear arm
Crisis-hit Toshiba is to close its British nuclear energy business NuGeneration, throwing the future of the Moorside nuclear plant in Cumbria into doubt - although the South Korea government has not ruled out stepping in.
Chinese export and import growth holds up better-than-expected in October
Chinese export and import growth held up better than had been expected last month, with the former boosted by companies attempting to front-run US tariffs which were set to come in at the start of 2019.
Coveney urges caution over Brexit deal breakthrough
Ireland's foreign secretary downplayed the chance of a Brexit deal being agreed imminently with the EU, though more reports emerged to suggest a deal was possible within days.
Arrow Global soars on strong profit growth
Arrow Global’s shares shot up almost 20% on Thursday after the credit management services firm reported strong profit and core collection growth.
Westminster Group acquires manned security outfit Keyguard
Westminster Group has struck a deal to acquire manned guarding outfit Keyguard for a maximum of £200,000.
Asia report: Markets up after Wall Street's strong midterm rally
Markets across Asia were largely positive in Thursday trade as they tracked Wall Street’s best post-midterm rally since 1982 and investor fears of a surprise election result were quelled.
GAME Digital earnings soar on strong showing from events and e-sports wing
London-listed video games retailer Game Digital saw underlying earnings soar in its last trading year despite a slip in revenues.
Thursday broker round-up
G4S: Liberum downgrades to sector perform with a target price of 178p.
Canaccord ups Hunting to 'buy' after selloff
Hunting was on the up on Thursday after Canaccord Genuity upgraded its stance on the energy services provider to 'buy' from 'hold' following share price weakness.
Squishie craze helps boost sales at The Works
Booming demand for squishies, the latest must-have toy craze, helped boost sales at retailer The Works.
Europe midday: Stocks flat ahead of US Fed decision, bounce on hold
Stocks across the Continent are little changed come midday, with investors opting to sit on their hands ahead of the US central bank's policy decision later in the day.
Derwent London lettings 'substantially' exceed first half
FTSE 250-listed real estate investment trust Derwent London said occupier demand remained solid in the third quarter.
US pre-open: Stocks to slip ahead of Fed announcement
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session, as the focus shifted to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Coca-Cola fizzes higher; Fed eyed
London stocks were holding on to gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by a strong performance from the banking sector and well-received updates from the likes of Coca-Cola and Burberry, as investors awaited the latest policy call from the Federal Reserve.
Immotion inks revenue sharing deal with Rank
Virtual reality outfit Immotion inked a revenue-sharing deal with Rank Group on Thursday after the pair decided to test out the AIM-listed outfit's VR machines at some of the casino giant's sites.
TI Fluid Systems' revenues dip as global vehicle production falls
TI Fluid Systems’ confirmed on Thursday that its revenue over the first three quarters fell after a drop off in global light vehicle production.
Anglo African halts drilling in Congo for rig repairs
Oil and gas developer Anglo African has hit pause on its Tilapia field in the Republic of the Congo after the company insisted that its drilling contractor replace worn parts on its rig.